Ebonite
Warrior Elite

Bowler Ratings

PatternStTwCr
Oily:
Medium:
Dry:
Sport:

(1-10 in order of Stroker (ST), Tweener (TW), Cranker (CR))

General Ball Info

Coverstock Info
Name:
GB 13.3 Hybrid
Type:
Reactive Hybrid
Box Finish:
500 / 2000 Abralon
Color:
Green Pearl / Black
Core Info
Name:
Iron Fist
Type:Asymmetrical
RG:2.47
Total Diff:0.057
Int. Diff:0.020

The latest release in Ebonite’s High Performance line is the Warrior Elite. This ball uses a hybrid version of the GB 13.3 coverstock that was used in its pearl form on the first Warrior. Both balls share the same low RG, high differential, asymmetrical Iron Fist core, but the big difference between the original Warrior and this one is the box finish. The rough 500/2000 Abralon finish on the Elite is best on heavier volume patterns, whereas the polished cover on the original was generally better on medium patterns.

We definitely had our best look with the Warrior Elite on our longest test pattern. Its rough surface easily grabbed strong in the midlane, offering an above average response to the downlane friction. Tweener and Cranker could really throw this ball away from the pocket, with both of ...

Performance Ratings

NameValueComments
Torque
(1-10)
Length
(1-25)
Back End
(1-20)
Total Hook
(1-100)